Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…foresters really went the extra mile to deliver these special programs to landowners growing and sustaining our forests in Georgia.” Plans to honor the outstanding service of these employees are…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…firefighting equipment, numerous landowner meetings, and extensive support to GFC’s tree seed and nursery operations. Local events to honor these employees for their outstanding service are being planned. For more…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…those trees need? There’s a formula for that! A tree needs extra water for as many growing seasons as its caliper measurement at planting. (Reminder: caliper is the diameter of…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…batteries reach 15-20%. Standard batteries are rated to fly for 30 minutes and extended life batteries are rated for 45 minutes without the hopper. The hopper typically cuts about 10…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…burns. To accommodate residents’ needs, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has extended the traditional beginning of its summer burn ban in Troup County. The annual burn ban will, instead, begin…
GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee
…we’re extending all our support to them and to our GFC family as well.” Daniel worked at GFC’s Johnson/Washington County Forestry Unit. An internal review surrounding this incident is underway…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…planting projects which address tree equity, mitigate the effects of extreme heat and climate change, replace storm damaged canopy, create greenspaces, reduce stormwater runoff and/or increase the environmental and social…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
…wildfire. “This is an excellent opportunity for local governments and non-profits to get financial assistance for critical safety services,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “With extreme summer weather…
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
…contributing to high fire risk conditions. We’re recommending any planned outdoor burning be postponed for now.” The GFC is reminding the public that even fires that appear to be extinguished…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…neighborhood are extremely unlikely. Unfortunately, depending on weather, topography, and vegetation conditions, small fires near homes do occur, and can pose a risk to valuable structures and property. But through…
